California gas prices jump to record high

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in California is now $5.44 per gallon, up $0.10 from the day before. It's also up 76 cents from just a month ago.

What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?

Amid rising gasoline prices in the U.S. — the average price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 — the Biden administration has faced growing pressure to impose further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on oil imports.

Average gas price in SoCal hits record high

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose 5.4 cents to $5.429 Monday, its 29th record in 31 days as gas prices continue to climb across Southern California.

Democratic leaders reluctant to halt California gas tax hike

Amid record-high gas prices, California’s Democratic legislative leaders said Wednesday they are reluctant to adopt Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to halt a gasoline tax increase scheduled to take effect in July because the resulting $500 million goes to vital programs.